CONSTITUCION, Chile (Reuters) - The ground shook and buildings swayed as billionaire Sebastian Pinera took over as Chile's president on Thursday, tasked with rebuilding after a massive earthquake killed hundreds just 12 days ago. A series of strong aftershocks rattled central Chile minutes before conservative Pinera was sworn in at Congress in the port city of Valparaiso, as Latin American ...

Two Mexican women were the first to wed in Mexico City on Thursday after the sprawling capital became a pioneer in Latin America by legalizing gay marriages. Lol Kin Castaneda, 33, and Judith Vazquez, 45, wore matching ivory dresses as they led a multiple ceremony at the city hall in which four other gay couples, including four other lesbians, were ...

Mexico has implemented a new program subsidizing filmmakers in a bid to attract more cinema business to the country. President Felipe Calderon says the government will reimburse producers 7.5 percent of their expenses if they spend more than $5.5 million during filming or $1.6 ...

CONCEPCION, Chile (Reuters) - Some Chileans were still waiting for government aid on Saturday, a week after one of the strongest earthquakes on record and a roaring tsunami killed hundreds and ravaged cities and villages along the South American country's south-central coastline. Homeless and desperate, survivors voiced anger and frustration at outgoing President Michelle Bachelet's handling of the disaster ...